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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Jane's father arrested again?

2. How old is Mary Grey in 1559?

3. What is the name of William Cecil's wife?

4. What jewels are embroidered on the overgown Jane wears when she marries Guildford Dudley?

5. In the spring of 1553, how old is Arthur Grey, the man Mary is to be betrothed to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jane believe that Guildford cannot be crowned king?

2. In July 1553, why does Katherine tell Jane that she and others are leaving?

3. What does Ned think he and Katherine should do when they do not get permission to marry?

4. How does Guilford spend time with Jane when she is at Chelsea?

5. How does Jane describe her studies?

6. Why does Edward Seymour, the Duke of Somerset visit Jane's family?

7. What is the last thing Katherine receives from Jane and why does it upset her?

8. How does Jane go to her execution?

9. How is Jane dressed for her wedding?

10. How is Frances Grey celebrated in death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies Gregory uses in The Last Tudor How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events or concepts?

Essay Topic 2

Mary is a strong determined woman. How does Gregory reveal Mary’s character traits? What do her character traits reveal about her determination and strength? How do her determination and strength help her survive Queen Elizabeth’s machinations?

Essay Topic 3

Mary has fond memories of her father. What type of relationship did Mary have with her father? How did the relationship help make her the woman she becomes? How did her relationship with her father differ from her relationship with her mother?

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